Fosters Freeze has such a nostalgic feel for me, I was happy to discover one in this neck of the woods. The business is clean and well maintained, if a bit older. They have parking and are located in a bustling stretch of Danville near many shops and restaurants. Our group sampled some of their ice cream menu items and everyone was very pleased. Cost was average to high, which surprised me a bit. That said, it feels like the pricing reflects the norm for that area. Service was quick and friendly. read more

I must say I was disappointed with the most original thing that they are famous for and that is their crinkle cut fries. They must do them buy the number because I only had 15 fries total and that's awful. The fish sandwich was good but the lettuce was mostly yellow. Don't think they will see me again. The service was only average, great ambience as usual for Foster Freeze. read more

I came here because I was nostalgic. The food was decent and the service was alright. You can sit inside or outside. There is a walkup window. It's nice to see that the kids see this place as hangout. It's no frills, it's getting steep, but thats literally everywhere now. read more

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Probably the best soft serve ice cream. Fosters freeze is a classic and we're lucky they're still in business. This location is quick, clean, friendly, nostalgic. A whole in the wall spot for sure, but a gem! read more

Good soft serve and good and fast service! I've never had it before, this was my first time in my life, as a 25 year old, I've been missing out! read more

Perfect place for a snack , meal, dessert , your guilty cheat meal. You don't see that many Fosters Freeze and when you do I personally get the hankering for a shake , ice cream or a banana split . In downtown Danville of all places, this is great place for after game treats. They have a huge versatile menu and everyone in visit here it looks different and there are different new items in the window display also. Two ways to order your food 1. Outside window pickup like a carnival, festival or amusement park. They keep this location clean and presentable which is very appreciated. So many flavors, wide arrange from Red Bull to French fries. You can probably have a different thing here everyday for 2 months. It's in the same parking lot as the Nanking bistro Chinese restaurant and across from 11th tiger Thai thai. I think of FF as a franchise carnival eats fast food. You're not gonna get any thing real healthy here. The expansive menu is way more better than Dairy Queen DQ by far. I ordered the banana split and it was everything I wanted , super delicious. Not every place has a banana split so I order it every time I can. Lots of indulgence here for sure , not a place you frequent a lot but good for a young family and if you need something sweet. I wish they had more locations and a drive thru would be awesome. read more

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Ok, I came back to try the burger. I ordered the Double Decker combo (comes with fries and a med soda) (3 Stars. $16.49). Let's start with the pricing, the lady taking the order asked if I wanted small fries. I said yes thinking the combo comes with it and maybe she will give a better price. No, the combo is 16.49 which is the price of the burger 9.50 plus the drink 2.50, plus a large fry 4.50. that add up to 16.50, 1 cent discount for a combo. No discount for small fries. she down sold me on the fries and charged the full combo price. Seems she gaming the customers, the price difference between large $4.50 and small 2.99 fries. Doh! Anyway what about the food. The meat quality is nothing special, taste ok, not that great. Good amount of cheese so it kinda works together. The bun is nothing special. The veggies. (Lettuce, red onion, pickles, tomatoes) were all fresh, no issues. The house sauce was ok, nothing special just 1k Island. Fries (2 Stars) standard pre-frozen crinkle cut. Also I found out the Double Decker Burger for $9.50, includes Swiss cheese, American cheese and bacon, where as the Double Old Fashion doesn't come with cheese or bacon for $8.50. The rest is all the same on both burgers, so for $1 more the Double Decker is a better deal. I think that might be the last time I'm trying the food, just sticking to the desserts move forward. read more

Fosters Freeze is known in the old days for their soft serve "ice cream" out of the machine. now, they sell all kinds of milk shakes, burgers & sandwiches. licks: soft serve vanilla ice cream (m.2.99) -didn't look all white, maybe there's some chocolate mixed in. -tasted slighty watery, maybe it's the mix. -it was satisfying though it wasn't what i imagine it would taste like... read more

Fosters Freeze - Med. Soft serve(2.99) melting fast. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Danville, California

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I'm so happy I got my Foster's Freeze fix! I grew up in San Ramon and we used to go to the Foster's Freeze that was in Dublin back in the 90s (where Casa Orozco is now). I live in San Diego now and the closest Foster's Freeze to me is about a 25 minute drive. I had forgotten all about this one here in Danville until my sister reminded me about it. I forgot I had been to this location once before about 11 years ago! My brother-in-law and I stopped here this evening to get some dessert. I thought I'd try out the S'mores Twister. It was alright but I regret not getting a Butterfinger Twister or the Worms N' Dirt one instead. I love how Foster's Freeze has all the old signs and posters. It's nice to have things look the same after all these years. In addition to desserts they also offer burgers, hot dogs and even fish & chips on their menu. I want to grab lunch here soon! read more

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My first visit as an adult! I'm taking Mom's word for it that I've been here once as a kid, although I don't remember. Our visit was rather accidental, as the tea shop we wanted to visit turned out to be temp closed. So we walked a couple blocks for a treat here instead. For years, I've watched tweens and teens ride their bikes to and from Fosters, and now I understand why. During COVID, order at the right window and pick up at the window to the left. The staff member assisting us was wearing a mask. We got a small oreo twister to share between two and it was the perfect sized treat with a good cookie to soft serve ratio. This is a cute date spot or somewhere to take the kids/meet up with friends for an after school ice cream. If you're expecting anything else, you'll be disappointed. Will be back to try more twisters! read more

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"Ooooh, I feel good. I feel hungry!" So said our family friend when we went out to eat. Granted, in California's experiment in tyranny and mental illness in 2020, there were no places to sit down inside to eat in the Bay Area. But if you wanted to do takeout, your choices were slightly expanded, and they included Fosters Freeze. Fosters in Danville is like Nate n Al's in Beverly Hills: a comfortable old place serving old fashioned American food in an upscale neighborhood. It's out of place, think "American Graffiti" in the middle of "Home Alone." Which is fine by me, I never got into upscale dining. I do get into good food with good company, and you're more likely to relax with each other at a place like Fosters Freeze. Fosters majors on its ice cream and milkshakes, but it also has lots of burgers. And we were like the three bears (plus one): Papa Bear (moi) had the double decker, Mama Bear (our friend) had the normal cheeseburger, and Baby Bear (the girl) had the junior cheeseburger. The Hunny had to be different and had hers on Texas Toast. We all found our burgers to be good. I've had better, usually in non-chain restaurants. Patties are cooked medium well, and the cheese and bacon added together give it a hearty taste. Double Decker is a half-pounder. It's a little better than In-n-Out, which puts it at a cut above, not as good as Nation's. I didn't have the fries, but was told that the fries are also good. I think they usually have outdoor seating, but everything was different in 2020, so do not go inside, do not sit outside, do not pass GO, do not collect $200. I was able to breathe (read: no mask), and no one gave me grief about that. We drove to Hap Magee Park and ate there. I haven't been by Fosters during a school lunch time. San Ramon Valley High is nearby, and I would not be surprised if a lot of them walk here for lunch. If that turns you off, then be warned. If you prefer delectable edibles complete with Napa Valley vintage, you can find it in downtown Danville. If you just want a down-and-dirty burger, surprise, Fosters is here for you. read more

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i've always loved fosters freeze, i got a carmel milkshake it was super smooth and yummy :) Service was great cashier was chill and the woman cooking was very sweet. I always like the vibe of a foster freeze Lol. read more

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Want the perfect vanilla soft serve cone? This is it. It's simple and delicious. If you go here, order the ice cream. All the ice cream is good! read more

Food was great and servers were so kind and patient, my family enjoyed it, would absolutely come again, recommend.

Foster Freeze is now using a poor quality strawberry syrup on their ice cream sundae. Very bad tasting. Their medium sized ice cream cones have shrunk in size. Trying to save money by serving lower quality desserts will cost them customers read more

Hubby bought a Patty melt, old fashioned burger and two onion rings. Came to $23.+ Got home, only one onion rings. Patty melt was meh. Com'on... how hard is it to get an order correct? Such incompetence- ridiculous. read more

There's nothing quite like a soft serve on a cone from Fosters: vanilla or chocolate with the most perfect creamy consistency. For an extra few cents, they'll even dip it in chocolate. Mmmmmm Location specific: Danville, CA ======================== It's gone off the rails. Cray cray. They have every frozen item from under the sun from Costco or Smart & Final: burgers to burritos to fries to fried zucchini, and a whole lot more. The whole ordering counter window is plastered with little pictured signs -- it's fugly if you ask me, and unappetizing. read more

Absolutely the worst double cheeseburger ever! How can anybody actually like that burger? It turns into a sloppy slippery mess of bad choices by the owner. Who puts (RED) onions on a burger? Thousand Island and Mayo, gross! Bacon, what bacon! I could not even taste it! Must be the unflavored kind. Keep it real and American and go mustard and ketchup already. Switching from that giant chunk of white lettuce and go shredded. Yellow or white onion sliced super thin. Add get some toast to that bun and construct it in a matter that allows it to stay intact. Now doesn't that sound like a good burger? I sure hope the owner sees this. I'll try them again in another 5 years. Take away the ice cream and the place is out of business in 3 months. read more

I'm starting to wonder where Foster freezes getting their supplies from like their meat chicken and other products I feel like the food has changed especially the burgers and you can't find anything online about where their meat comes from . The food quality has definitely gone down and the prices have gone up, of course, but the meat is questionable now. read more

This Fosters Freeze is one of my favorite places to come and get a burger or some ice cream and take a load off. Admittedly they're a little old fashioned and can take a little bit longer to get your food ready, but it's well worth the wait. This Fosters Freeze has been here forever in down town Danville and it really is a staple of the community. The staff are really friendly and they always do their best to get you what you want. It's seems to be a favorite spot for a lot of the local classic car guys, so there's usually some beautiful car parked out front. This is also a really popular place with all the local kids and teens to come and get their sweet treats, so it really is a good mix of all the local crowd. I can't imagine Danville without this Fosters Freeze, so if you're in the area I would highly recommend giving them a try. Try the dipped cone! It's great! read more

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Quick stop for the granddaughter for a special strawberry sundae. It was advertised on Facebook for $1.59 and yummy! read more

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I have to give this place 4stars because it always beings joy to granny when a pick up a malt for her. She doesn't like the food at the assisted living facility but she always smiles when I bring her a malt from Fosters Freeze. read more

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Really good but prices are a little hiked up now adays it would be awesome if they were open a little longer to but I love coming here!

Everyone needs a neighborhood Fosters Freeze. It's a place where we can indulge in nostalgia and our sweet tooth at the same time. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, whether it's a classic sundae with delectable hot fudge and nuts or one of the many flavors of the frozen twister. Most recently, I had the strawberry cheesecake twister for the first time. The soft serve was sweet and creamy and the cheesecake bites were more like cheesecake chunks. Substantial and satisfying. Almost like you could put all the pieces together and recreate a cheesecake the Golden Girls would be proud of. It's a meal and a dessert at the same time. Yum! read more

The food is overpriced for its quality. The fries are very good though. The ice cream products are all OK too. Not a destination with all the other options out there. Throwback retro ambience, i.e. very old. Usually never crowded. No bathrooms! OK parking. read more

Foster FreezeMy review hey so I gave them four stars where are we going to is such a perfect treat for a warm night. Great service and ice cream. We will be back. Only downside it is just walk up and there were big trucks driving around the parking lot pretty quick. Totally nothing they can do about it. More of a teen hang out place in the evening. Might be a different crowd earlier. Thank you Foster Freeze. We will be back. read more

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The soft serve comes here are reliably good. The service is quick. The twisters are only so-so. They don't seem to have the ratios correct. I tried the peppermint one and it was too strong and the candy was stale. Maybe it wasn't as popular but I expected it to be edible. Depending on the time and day the lot can be empty of full of teenagers. When there are a lot of teenagers they tend to ignore other vehicles so watch out for them. read more

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So good I loved the food they serve the food really fast and it's very clean and cheap I walk down here every day the workers are really nice they have great burgers read more

Childhood staple . LOVE their soft serve so much! The have the classic swirl , vanilla and dipped cones as well as some food also . COVID-19 compliant read more

Fosters Freeze - Soft serve - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Danville, California

10/10 been to this ice cream place since mid 2000's. I appreciate their business. Arigatōgozaimas

Foster's freeze is usually a staple for me and my friends but tonight I went and after some bites of my Oreo twister (that wasn't suppose to have any nuts) I tasted nuts. This wouldn't usually be a problem expect I'm allergic to nuts and the $7 for a small and an allergic reaction wasnt worth it. Thankfully, my friend who is deathly allergic didn't get anything read more

I love this place. Great burgers. It's always clean and the service is great. The soft serve ice cream is an old school favorite.

I had been wanting to try Fosters Freeze for quite some time. I always drove past it in Downtown Danville and finally went after all these years with some friends. It is located pretty much in Downtown Danville and they have their own parking lot. You can either order from a window outside or order within. There is also indoor and outdoor seating. I had a cheeseburger and fries. Food was ok, not amazing but not bad. Definitely would eat it again if I drove past. The Ice Cream though kicks the food out of the water. It was super good. I got a vanilla soft serve dipped in chocolate and it was delicious. Hard to eat; yes. Worth it; definitely. The service was nice and we got our food pretty fast. Overall, pretty good and will be coming here soon. read more

Fosters Freeze - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Danville, California

I originally asked my hubby to stop for some ice cream. I noticed that they offer mint chocolate chip milkshakes so I felt I knew what I wanted. The gentleman in front of us made his order and I had a few quick moments to look at the other items/pictures that they have in the windows. I noticed a BLT, and loving bacon, I was interested. Also, right above it there were some cheese bacon ranch fries advertised. So I ordered all three of the aforementioned things. We got them and left to get our child from her school. I ate and drank on the way over. The BLT is very tasty. I don't commonly use the word tasty, either. They did technically forget to give me the ranch to go with the fries, but the cheese was melty the way you would see it in a commercial and it didn't taste like it was American cheese so that's always a major plus in my book. The bacon was also cooked well so it wasn't chewy. The three things that we purchased was a little over $20, but for a once in awhile great food experience $20 definitely isn't bad at all. read more

SHAKE IT, SHAKE IT, SHAKE IT! since i was just a little kid foster's freeze has always been all about the best shakes. we never seemed to have them to close to where i lived so we always made the worthwhile drive for one of these heavenly milkshakes. my favorite flavors have always been pineapple, banana, and chocolate peanut butter. they always seemed to have the most flavorful shakes with real chunks of fruit. now i really love the fresh chunks in a shake. this danville location can get busy with san ramon high school just a block away but overall it's not too busy these days. the good old days of the ice cream shops i grew up with are dying. they have the big boss burger at fosters and it seems to be so popular with many who actually eat the food here but it's not too good with me. it seems they have never had a western bacon cheeseburger from carl's jr. they have had this burger since the beginning and they really do it right. the boss burger at foster's is a failed attempt at a big burger. this is still a cute family run shop but i suggest you come in and get the shake, soooo good! read more

Foster's Freeze in downtown Danville? I can't remember seeing any of these in the Bay Area--I always thought they stuck to the smaller towns in outlying areas (Cloverdale, e.g.). We had a mid-afternoon lunch, that, for fast food, was pretty good. I had a Grilled Chicken sandwich, which was quality white chicken breast on a bun with tomato: quite tasty. My wife's fish fillet was also of good quality. My chocolate milkshake was delicious; easily at least on par with DQ, and competitively priced. I would come back just for the shakes. They have Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Triple Berry (strawberry, raspberry, black berry), Caramel, Peach, Bananna, Pineapple and possibly Oreo flavors. My wife can attest the parfaits are great too--her hot fudge brownie parfait was scrumptious! read more

Decent burgers cooked to order and nice shakes / ice creams. It's a bit pricey but not over the top

I must start this review by saying that Foster's is known for its milkshakes, but we got a hamburger meal. Maybe the milkshake are more impressive. The restaurant was clean and the customer service was decent, so that's why they get 3 stars. However, the food wasn't particularly memorable, there are no free refills on soda (and they're fountain sodas, not cans), the fries were a bit over cooked, and there are no bathrooms even for customers. To top it all off, one kid meal and one adult meal was $20. Bit pricey for fast food. So while I wouldn't tell anyone to never go here, I also wouldn't recommend it, nor go back myself. read more

Was excited to come, but showed up to a teenage hangout spot. No one with a mask which is insane. We have to legally now. It's like come on parents wake up and force your kids inside if they won't listen... in other words.... Parent. So once I place my order the lady says sorry we're closing up the kitchen and it can't do fried foods. What? Come one there is still a solid 20 minutes until closing. Really? Talk about a way to lose out on money. Left and went somewhere else to get a chicken sandwich for me and my family. read more

Gayle and I stopped here on our way out of town. There's nothing like a good soft serve cone on a hot day! This Foster's Freeze is well maintained, albeit frozen in time. And it's the closest Midwest Dairy Queen experience I can have without going back to Iowa. read more